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We can all agree that not all Youtube videos are real. But sometimes, these Youtube users can get a little more creative than usual that their videos can get pretty convincing. Some of these videos are not even verified as fake yet, but then again, the success of these videos lies in their impact and not on their legitimacy.

So in the spirit of the upcoming Halloween, here are some of the most eerily convincing videos I found on Youtube that will definitely give you the creeps:

The Headless Ghost

This video was filmed by five incredibly adventurous young Iraqis in an abandoned school. It’s obvious that they are looking for something weird to show up. The original video is actually 5 minutes long where we can see these kids laughing around and scaring each other, three of them are filming the place and one of their cameras took the video of a headless shadow of a man walking towards them. They didn’t seem alarmed by the apparition at all which seems kind of screwy but in their video description, they noted that they didn’t see the apparition while they were filming and only saw it when they played the video back. The creepy sound that accompanied the appearance of the ghost was not edited nor was it the voice of the ghost. It was just the opening prayer of a nearby mosque. I don’t know if this is real or not but it is totally creepy and not to mention the fact that you can totally see it ooze out of the walls. Yikes!

The Angel

CCTV videos aren’t just for catching criminals in the act; it can also catch ghosts and other entities in action as well, in this case, an alleged angel. CCTV videos all have this very “real” feel to it but with the kind of technology we have today, that blurry crappy camera effect can be easily duplicated. Anyway, this video was taken in front of a public square somewhere in Jakarta, Indonesia. Everything seems pretty normal but then a glowing winged creature sort of fell down from above and dwell on sight for about 7 seconds before bouncing away. Now this one is not that convincing since the movement of the ‘Angel’ is pretty much animated but who knows, maybe that’s what they want you think.

Demon Hands

Out of all the scary made up videos on Youtube, this one is probably one of the best. This is obviously a CGI but it’s the best one yet. It starts with a guy running around his house, obviously away from something. Then he locked himself inside his bedroom and the real horror starts. Hands start coming out of the ceiling and from the walls. The creepiest part of this video is the tiny baby hands under the door trying to get in and the eye that blinked at him. Yikes! The ending is pretty scary and you know, very fake but you’ve got to admit that whoever made this video is amazing at CGI. I mean just look at the way the lights reflect on the CGI as if the creatures were really there. Hmm…what if they were really there? Better stay away from your ceiling and walls tonight, huh?

Creepy pasta is what the online world calls a short scary story that will surely make you afraid of the dark. I’ve been reading a lot of creepy pastas over the last few years and I’ve collected a lot of favorites. I must say, even though I know these stories are made up, I can’t help but get goose bumps every time I read them. I guess that’s why they say ghost stories are better off watched than read.

Anyway, here are some of the creepiest pastas I’ve ever read and will definitely keep you up at night:

The NoEnd House

The story of the NoEnd House is straight out of a crazy psychological film that will make your head hurt if not creep you out so badly you’d be afraid of entering rooms with numbers on them. It all started with an invitation to a game that will earn you an instant $500 if you win. All you have to do is pass through 9 different doors inside the NoEnd House and survive the horrors in each room. Sounds easy enough? Well, if you’re fine with facing scary shadows, a horse-like demon, dismembered bodies and stabbing yourself, I’m sure you’ll do fine. However, don’t expect to get out because this game will never end, hence the name.

The story of Slenderman is probably the most popular creepy pasta character ever as it inspired numerous games and internet memes. Slender Man is long limbed faceless creature wearing a tuxedo. He was part of an online horror story contest and emerged the winner. He is said to haunt children in their dreams and abduct them when it’s time. The story was told in a very realistic way, complete with pictures and everything which made it even creepier. That’s not even the scariest part. After Slenderman trended around the internet, a lot of people, mostly adults now have claimed to see the creature when they were children, lurking in the shadows. The weird part is they all have the same descriptions of Slenderman even if they are located in different parts of the world.

People with dogs can relate very well to this scary tale. The story tells of a girl who was left alone in a house. The only companion she has is her pet dog who likes hiding under her bed. It comforts her by licking her hand whenever she feels scared. I won’t spoil the rest of the story but let’s just say you won’t be allowing your dogs to lick your hand again after reading this.

I used to force myself to stay up all night because of useless stuff but after this story, I never slept past 12 ever again. The story was told in a historical narrative way which makes it even creepier. It’s started with Russian scientists who kept some patients captive and made them stay up for 15 days using a special gas stimulant that will keep them awake. It was in 1940 so there were no CCTV cameras and the only way they can see the patients is through a hole in the wall. During the first days, things were fine but it all started to get weird as they got to the end of the experiment. Let’s just say that it ended with gore, blood and some pretty creepy revelations.

So there you have it, some really creepy pastas to help you sleep tonight…that is if you can. Good luck with finding that light switch. Pray you won’t touch another hand there when you push that button.